How to Pronounce Fasting

To pronounce "fasting", say FAST-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

FAST-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “fasting”

"fasting" has 2 syllables: fast-ing. It rhymes with everlasting and contrasting, if that helps it stick.

What does fasting mean?

verb

  1. To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.

    “Muslims fast during Ramadan and Catholics during Lent.”

noun

  1. Abstinence from food

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Words that rhyme with fasting

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everlastingcontrastinglastingbroadcastingforecastingcastingblastingtypecastingmastingpodcastingrecasting

Related words

abrosiasoberstarvingstarvationyoungstrikedietabstinence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fasting"?▾

"Fasting" has 2 syllables: fast · ing.

What does "fasting" mean?▾

Fasting: To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.

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